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Lauren Martin talks about her new poetry book, ”Night of the Hawk” as well as her disability journey that led to shamanism and more.

Author and environmentalist Cheryl Leutjen discusses her book ”Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day.”

Author Aaron Arsenault discusses his climate fiction novel, “The Climate Diaries, Book One: The Academy”

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on earth-friendly memorials and burials. Featured guest is Alethea Valley, General Manager of the Point Arena Forest for Better Place Forests.
 
Better Place Forests offers a sustainable memorial within a protected place in the forest for ashes of a loved one to be returned to the earth. Each tree can accommodate more than one loved one and also beloved pets (which is not allowed in traditional settings). The beautiful, peaceful setting is sustainable and safe for trees and the wider forest ecosystem. More: https://www.betterplaceforests.com/
 
Sustainable Memorials Aligns with Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:
* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices
* Emotion - Honor feelings
* Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning
* Body - Increase comfort, health and safety
* Practical - Create completions
 
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/
Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu
 

From training and setting boundaries to observing body language and building a relationship with your horse, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood is all about HORSE BEHAVIOR.
 
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her books, at: https://wdnhorse.com/
 
The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://abcs-horses-christy-wood.podbean.com/ 
 

In time to plan for National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Junior Park Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on park and outdoor experiences in Tulare County. Hear about the region's giant sequoia trees, waterfalls, and wildflowers, along with picnics and cultural celebrations in beautiful community parks, preserves, gardens, and more.
 
Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.
 
Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Plan your visit with these websites mentioned in the podcast:
- Sequoia Tourism Council: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/
- Visit Visalia: https://www.visitvisalia.com/
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks:
* https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
* https://nps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=9f33fa32af394a129b0b548429dced01
* https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/road-construction.htm